SKIN CARE ARTICLE: Time To Winterize Your Skin!

Time To Winterize Your Skin!

Winter does do it’s best to dry out the skin. Changes in temperature, from the warm inside, to the cold outdoors and back in again can wreak havoc on facial skin.

Dry, patchy, flaky, skin, red, rosy cheeks are common when the weather turns cold. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can cause the tiny vessels in your face to dilate, bringing more blood to the surface to keep you warm.

TIPS to keep your skin “frosty free” and “healthy” this winter

Keep Your Skin In Good Shape Everyday! Start With A Good Skincare Regime.

• Cleanser - hydrating, light creamy texture, hydrosoluble, rinses well without leaving any film. If you prefer a gel cleanser that will offer the benefits of a foaming agent for deep cleansing, yet will not dry out your skin.
• Toner - we refer to toners as lotions, Pevonia is alcohol- free, no synthetic colours or dyes, and no fragrance to deter from irritation, and dryness. A lotion refreshes the skin, balances the PH in the skin, and prepares the skin for the most important next step…Moisturize.
• Moisturize before stepping out. One BIG mistake people make is not changing their moisturizers for the season. A heavier product for the fall and winter months to create a stronger barrier against the elements. “People who are outside for hours should use something heavier”. If you love to toboggan, ski or skate please protect your skin. Natural hydrating and soothing ingredients to look for hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, elastin, caviar, hazelnut oil, squalane, aloe, camomile honey and allantoin.
• Exfoliation is key to keeping the face and body healthy and rejuvenated. Exfoliation helps remove old, dry, dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing.
• Sunscreen should not just be for the beach season; the skin is susceptible to the harmful rays of the sun all year around. Use a SPF factor on your face to protect against burn and the chance for broken capillaries.
• Overnight Treatment - During the night we can do more to help re-grow collagen, regenerate tissue, and repair damage. At night, the skin and muscles of the face are relaxed, allowing for more focused cellular regeneration.
• Many serums used for night-time improve skin’s hydration, texture, elasticity, brightness, appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and the list continues. When you use a product at night that gets right to the target, you tend to get great results.